Jan 15: Baymen, Writers and Wineries

Local baymen need a little help getting Internet savvy to stay above water in the highly competitive world of fishing, and live musicians at wineries need you to go enjoy them today.

1. in Mattituck is hosting a fundraiser for the Southold Town Baymen’s Association tonight starting at 8:30 p.m. The goal of the event is to help build the group a website and boost their Internet presence. The night features drink specials and live music from local bands TAOST, Larrin and the Locomotives and Joe Allegue. Tickets are $25. Call 631-298-8311.

2. Attention all aspiring writers: Author Carol Galligan will discuss the creative process and work ethic that went into her recent short story, “Everyday Life,” today at 4:15 p.m. at the . The session kicks off the library’s series and is free and open to all. Call 631-749-0042.

3. It’s Saturday — that means the North Fork gets a buzz-on with all sort of activities at local wineries. Don’t miss: with Michael Anthony and Cassandra featuring live music fromat in Riverhead from 12 to 5 p.m.; music from at in Southold at 1 p.m.; the at in Cutchogue at 1 p.m; at in Mattituck (and remember, residents of Southold Town and Riverhead get free tastings until the end of the winter at Shinn as part of their promotion); and atn Jamesport at 2 p.m.

4. Don’t forget about the second-night performances from our young actors in local theater troupes tonight.students present the at 8 p.m., and ACT Out East Children’s Theater performs at in Riverhead at 6:30 p.m

5. Did you miss roasting that juicy local duck this holiday season? It’s not too late to try this classic local comfort food while the weather is still cold. Check out another recipe from owner later today on North Fork Patch.

Stuff happens on the North Fork. Be sure to stay with North Fork Patch for our comprehensive events listings: http://northfork.patch.com/search/events.